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Deconstruction is great for the intellect, but it hurts the heart terribly.

Eric Maisel

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Eric Maisel
Age: 77
Born: 1947
Born: January 14
Author
Playwright
Psychologist
Teacher
The Bronx
New York City
Heart
Deconstruction
Terribly
Hurts
Intellect
Hurt
Great

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